Exterminated Meaning in English
word · lemma: exterminate
释义
Completely destroyed or killed, especially referring to getting rid of a group of living things, often pests or enemies.
用法与细微差别
Very formal and strong; often used for complete destruction of pests or populations. Common with 'pests', 'rats', 'species', or in dramatic/historical contexts (e.g., 'exterminated by disease'). Avoid in everyday contexts; use 'eliminated' or 'got rid of' for softer meanings.
例句
The insects were exterminated from the house.
basic
The virus nearly exterminated the entire population of frogs.
basic
The pests were exterminated using chemicals.
basic
Entire species have been exterminated by human activity.
natural
They exterminated the rats to prevent the spread of disease.
natural
All evidence of the invasive plant was exterminated.
natural